John Allen Shoptaw

John Allen Shoptaw, better known as Jack, died at the age of 88 on Thursday March 31, 2016 peacefully of natural causes in his hometown of Louisville Kentucky. Jack was born July 19, 1927 to his parents John Shoptaw and Catherine Furlong May. He married the love of his life, Doris Thomas Shoptaw on September 4, 1945. He spent many years as a Engineer at Dupont and served his country with pride in the Navy.

Jack is survived by his wife Doris Shoptaw and his four children; Jackye McDaniel (John), Deborah Reiss (Dr. Steven), Kathy Lincoln (Michael), and John Shoptaw. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, all of whom loved him dearly.

Visitation will be held Sunday April 3, 2016, from 2-6 p.m. at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven located at 4400 Bardstown Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday April 4, 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 7813 Shelbyville Road, with entombment to follow in Resthaven Memorial Park.